1997 IAAF World Indoor Championships – Men's 1500 metres

The men's 1500 metres event at the 1997 IAAF World Indoor Championships was held on 7–8 March 1997.

The winning margin was 1.93 seconds which as of July 2024 remains the only time the men's 1500 metres was won by more than 1.2 seconds at these championships.

Heats
First 3 of each heat (Q) and next 3 fastest (q) qualified for the final.